Love the composition here and the splash of red in the flowers in the window box. The textures are perfect. This is my favorite of your December entries but I also liked Home for the Holidays (great lines, light, color) and Rio Dis. Anna (Venice is among my dream destinations). Good luck in this month's contest.

I know how much this 1st Place means to you Les... And let me tell ya.. It's a long time comin' for you... You SOOO deserve this one.. I am thrilled it happened on a special shot... Makes it that much sweeter!!

CONGRATS my friend!!!!

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Jean E. Hildebrant

How wonderful to see this wearing a first place badge, Les! Great big CONGRAT'S to you!!!

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Cyndy Doty

Lovely texture and atmosphere. Congrats on a well deserved 1st Place Win!

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Susan Fox

This was a long time coming and so fully deserved! A huge congrats on your wonderful FIRST place win!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should have 100s of first place wins by now. You would if I were a judge :-)

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Dianna Murphy

A big warm hearted congratulations to you on your fantastic winner!!! I wish you continued success in the future.Dianna